Chamber Premieres and Spoken Word on the Lower East Side

On Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 7:30pm, Composers Concordance presents ‘Interpretations of Art @ Ki Smith Gallery’ Feat. CompCord Ensemble. New music and poetry will be premiered that are inspired by art from the Lower East Side gallery. Featured compositions and poems include ‘Mugshot’ music by Gene Pritsker, Poem by Jim Kempner, ‘H. Tunnel / Entrance’ music by Machiko Ozawa, Poem by Robert C. Ford, and ‘Running Through the Dark’ music by Steve Sandberg, Poem by Imelda O’Reilly.

Composers: Kate Borthwick, Carlos Castro, Dan Cooper, Moppa Elliot, Carman Moore, Machiko Ozawa, Gene Pritsker, Steve Sandberg, David Shohl, James Nyoraku Schlefer

Performers: CompCord Ensemble, Lish Lindsey – flutes, Gene Pritsker – fretless guitar, Steve Sandberg – piano, Moppa Elliot – bass, John Ferrari – drums

Guest Performer: James Nyoraku Schlefer – shakuhachi

CompCord Murderers’ Row of Poets: Ruthie Adamson AKA Wonky Wordsmith, Roger Aplon, Erik T. Johnson, Robert C. Ford, Kat Georges, Peter Carlaftes, Jim Kempner, Imelda O’Reilly, John Pietaro